Cyber threats posing major problems for travel and tourism

Monday, April 17, 2023

Lately, the travel and tourism division has become a major focus for cyber-attacks, creating ransom ware activities arising from data gaps.

In this setting, cyber security worries within the sector have intensified with a 4% year-on-year (YoY) increase last year, signifying the prevalent sentiment.

As per evaluation of latest data, sentiment for carriers, travel facilities, and accommodation increased by 6%, 4% and 1%, respectively in 2022 compared to 2021.

Companies are steadily working on statistics and system safety schemes to create a dependable technical defence and security controlling arrangement to safeguard customer safety and stop data theft.

A sudden data safety happening can lead to operational troubles, bringing substantial monetary harm to the business.

LATAM Airlines Group SA aims to have self-boarding facility for bettering experiences of customers.

The carrier is also initiating pre-flight check credentials where customers can forward their documents digitally prior to entering the flight.

China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd. deliberated on setting up a comprehensive data and security-related administration system.

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